Abolishing Death Penalty

Name      : Bayu Abdul Basit

Class       : 4B

NIM        : 2223210055

    The death sentence has been a divisive issue, igniting discussions about morality, human rights, and the government's responsibility in enforcing the law. This essay makes the case against the death sentence by highlighting its ethical ramifications, likelihood for false convictions, and the demand for more compassionate and practical alternatives.

1. Ethical Consideration

    Given that it entails removing a person's life on purpose, the death sentence raises significant ethical issues. It goes against everyone's innate dignity and the fundamental right to life. Nobody's life or death should be decided by the judicial system. Retribution, a major justification for the death penalty, does not deal with the root causes of crime or foster true societal healing. By removing the death sentence, society may demonstrate its dedication to forgiveness, compassion, and the belief in the possibility of rehabilitation.

2. Risk and Wrongful Execution

    The irreversible nature of the death penalty increases the possibility of executing innocent people. New evidence has frequently been used to clear those who had been incorrectly sentenced and given the death penalty in the past. The possibility for mistakes is highlighted by flaws in the legal system such ineffective legal counsel, dishonest prosecuting tactics, and witness tampering. When deciding on situations of life and death, exercise cautious because human judgment is prone to error. The death penalty must be abolished in order to preserve the fundamental justice premise of "innocent until proven guilty" and to stop the irreparable loss of innocent lives.

3. Ineffectiveness As a Deterant

    The death penalty does not serve as a reliable deterrent for violent crimes, according to research. There is no conclusive link between the use of the death penalty and crime rates, according to studies carried out in numerous nations. More important aspects in crime prevention include socioeconomic conditions, education, and support for mental health. Society may address the underlying reasons of criminal conduct and promote a safer and more just environment by redirecting funding from the death penalty towards crime prevention initiatives including bettering social welfare, education, and rehabilitation programs.

The death penalty must be abolished in order to create a society that is more just and compassionate. The need for its elimination is highlighted by the ethical issues involving the deliberate taking of a human life, the possibility of erroneous convictions, and the ineffectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent. We can promote a system that promotes human rights, honors human dignity, and seeks true justice for all by supporting alternatives that place a priority on rehabilitation, restorative justice, and addressing societal imbalances. The moment has come to reconsider how we punish and to accept the possibility of atonement and recovery.